Approval in Alabama

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners CE Information

Accepted Approvals

ADA CERP

Alabama Board of Dental Examiners
https://dentalboard.org

Board Contact Info

Address: 2229 Rocky Ridge Road Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: (205) 985-7267

Applies To:

  • Alabama Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
Select credential:

Dentist

2-4 hours maximum CPR (Basic or Advanced Support - every 2 years through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent program) In person Minimum of 1-hour Infectious Disease Control (related to the practice of dentistry or to the dental office) - annually Minimum of 1-hour of Prescribing Controlled Substances annually. OCS permit only - minimum of 2 hours of sedation and/or anesthesia annually (ACLS/PALS as a requirement added by Board) Maximum of 4 hours annually of insurance, government regs, and tort liability and/or risk management Maximum 3 hours annually of practice management. Half of all CEs must be attributed to practice of dentistry 1 hour annually of ethical considerations in the practice of dentistry

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dentist credential.

Any course accepted by ALBDE is applicable to the Dentist credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Hygienist

At least 6 hours in person (face-to-face) live training 2-4 hours maximum CPR (Basic Support Level - every 2 years through American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent program) in person only 1 hour Infectious Disease Control as it relates to the dental office or the practice of dentistry - annually Maximum 4 hours annually of insurance, government regs, and tort liability and/or risk management Maximum 3 hours annually of practice management Half of all CEs must be attributed to practice of dental hygiene 1 hour annually of ethical considerations in the practice of dental hygiene

Credential Renewal
12 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Hygienist credential.

Any course accepted by ALBDE is applicable to the Dental Hygienist credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Sedation and/or Anesthesia

2.00 CE credit hours

OCS permit only – minimum of 2 hours of sedation and/or anesthesia annually (ACLS/PALS as a requirement added by Board)

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Human Trafficking

1.00 CE credit hour
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Ethics

1.00 CE credit hour
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Prescribing Controlled Substances

1.00 CE credit hour

Infectious Disease Control

1.00 CE credit hour

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours
This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Disclaimer

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